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http://dx.doi.org/10.14400/JDC.2022.20.1.425

Factors affecting subjective body shape perception among female university students  

Cha, Hye-Gyeong (Dept. of Nursing, Namseoul University)
Ryoo, Eon-Na (Dept. of Nursing, Namseoul University)
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Journal of Digital Convergence / v.20, no.1, 2022 , pp. 425-436 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the factors affecting subjective body shape perception among female university students. This research conducted a survey targeting 121 female university students. The collected data were analyzed by Pearson's Correlation, Multiple Regression using SPSS/Win 23.0. were identified as factors influencing on subjective body shape perception in female university students. As the results of regression analysis, sociocultural attitudes towards appearance, body cathexis, self-esteem, BMI demonstrated significant effects on subjective body shape perception. and these are significantly predicted 46.8% of subjective body shape perception. The factor of the greatest impact on subjective body shape perception is sociocultural attitudes towards appearance. In order to positively change body shape perception, it is necessary to help them perceive their body shape as it is, accept the actual body shape, and have a specific way to be satisfied with their body shape.
Keywords
Subjective body shape perception; Sociocultural attitudes towards appearance; Body cathexis; Self-esteem; BMI;
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